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I Deserve Artiste Of The Year After Playing More Than 200 Shows – DJ Azonto
Ghanaian Amapiano “King” Mark Kwesi Arthur, popularly generally known as “DJ Azonto,” says he has achieved sufficient to be topped Artiste of the Year on the upcoming Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).
According to the music sensation, he has produced extra hit songs in the course of the 12 months beneath overview and deserved to be adjudged the Artiste of the Year on account of his consistency.
In an interview, the “Fa No Fom” hitmaker revealed that he had toured the complete nation of Ghana, acting at extra exhibits than some other artist.
“Last year alone, I performed at more than 200 shows nationwide, and I don’t think any artiste in Ghana was able to do that.
“I acquired constructive suggestions from the followers, and that demonstrated to me how my music was extremely popular. So I can be disillusioned if I do not win Artiste of the Year,” he said.
Some of Azonto’s groundbreaking hits include “Kaba Ne Skirt,” “Wagaashi,” “Add Wale,” “VGMA,” “Ampe,” “Enfa Bi Da,” as well as the ever-banging song “Fa No Fom.”
He has gained quite a few awards over the previous few months, together with Best Song of the Year on the Ghana DJ Awards and Africa Spotlight Artiste of the Year on the Ghana Entertainment/Choice Awards.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
